Governor Definition & Meaning

governor
noun
  1. the head of a state government
  2. a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

"Governor" in song lyrics

See how governor is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a get it white, if your hairless for Governor"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Duddy Ken — New South
  • "That gotta count for somethin, Schwarzenegger is a governor"
    Chino XL — All I Wanna Do... (Bout Nothin')
  • "Ditch digger or a governor,"
    Digital Underground — Doowutchyalike

Usage tips for "governor"

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